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'Wreck a guy's livelihood': Shawnee rancher has been losing cattle rapidly and unexpectedly
SHAWNEE, Okla. — A Shawnee rancher has been finding his cattle dead since June, leaving him unsure of what the future holds. His land backs up to St. Gregory's Abbey, where he was raising cattle with the goal of helping feed the monks and give them a source of revenue. But with multiple cows being killed and butchered, he said he is losing more than he ever has.
Broken Arrow Nears Completion Of Elam Park's First Phase
The first phase of a brand-new park in Broken Arrow is nearly complete. Elam Park sits just behind Aspen Creek Elementary, and families who live nearby say they are eager for it to open. Many people have compared the master plan of the sprawling park to the Gathering Place. While...
NFL Training Camps Are Open and There Are 22 Cowboys in Attendance
STILLWATER – Virtually all of the NFL teams are back in training camp and by our count there are 22 former Oklahoma State Cowboys players that are working to stay or to get into the National Football League. Elijah Collins is a running back with the Cincinnati Bengals, Leon Johnson III is playing wide receiver with the Los Angeles Chargers, and Anthony Goodlow is a defensive end with the Los Angeles Rams. Kicker Tanner Brown is back trying with the Rams as well.
FC Tulsa Foundation to host toy drive for Ronald McDonald House
TULSA, Okla. — FC Tulsa Foundation is set to host a summer toy drive at its match versus Indy Eleven on July 26 at ONEOK Field, 201 North Elgin Avenue. The toys will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and will benefit children fighting illness. In partnership with...
The Porch: Martha's Task Celebrates 'Christmas In July' To Boost Holiday Sales
Christmas may be 154 days away, but it is never too early to start holiday shopping. The ladies of Martha's Task are hard at work making items to deck the halls for Christmas in July. "We work with low-income women, federal poverty level and below, and we teach them to...
Sallisaw wrestler wins Greco-Roman national title
FARGO, N.D. — After a rough end to the Junior Freestyle Division portion of the 2024 USA National Juniors Wrestling Tournament for Sallisaw 106-pounder Cason Craft, things could not have ended any better. Craft went through undefeated in the Greco-Roman Division portion of the national event to not only...
2023-24 Oklahoma State Athletics year in review
Oklahoma State won an NCAA team title in men's cross country, the fourth under head coach Dave Smith. The men's distance medley relay team of Brian Musau, DJ McArthur, Mehdi Yanouri and Ryan Schoppe won the NCAA championship. Oklahoma State finished 19th in the final 2023-24 Learfield Directors' Cup standings,...
'So Terrible': Coweta Mother Worried About Family's Health Amid Water Quality Issues, Superintendent's Resignation
The City of Coweta's water superintendent resigned Tuesday after complaints about the city's water being off-color and not tasting right. The city says it is safe to drink but admits the water is not up to its standards, and they are working to fix the problem. One Coweta mother says...
Muldrow golfer gets call to join All-State Team
It looked as if Muldrow Lady Bulldogs senior golfer Claire Tabor’s high school career ended at last May’s Class 4A State Tournament. Then, she got perhaps the most important call to date earlier this month. Due to a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Girls East Golf...
'More Than Enough For Us': Coweta Acquires Land Off Highway 51 For New Fire Station
The city of Coweta has finalized the purchase of 3.29 acres at State Highway 51 and 305th East Avenue for the new Fire Station 1. “We’re happy with that amount... I can’t wait, I’m ready,” said Fire Chief Brian Woodward. Chief Woodward said the current workspace...
Yukon trio fares well at High Plains Shootout
ENID – A trio of Yukon Miller baseball standouts represented their home state and Yukon High School at the High Plains Shootout in Enid last week, where they played in front of college recruiters from Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Wichita State and Kansas State, among others. Class of...
Woman accused of molesting children at Del City pool faces charges
DEL CITY- (KOKH) — A woman is facing charges after being accused of inappropriately touching two children at a Del City pool. "According to the victims, they stated while they were in the pool that the suspect grabbed them inappropriately, made several inappropriate statements to them, and then at one point also attempted to remove some of their clothing, exposing them out into the public area," said Major Brad Cowden, Public Information Officer for the Del City Police Department.
At least eight large Oklahoma school districts rebuke Ryan Walters' order to teach Bible
Less than a month before Oklahoma school districts begin classes, state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters on Wednesday issued guidance for how they might incorporate his directive, issued in late June, that the Bible be taught in every classroom. “Immediate and complete implementation of these guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year is required,” Walters...
Wildfire Smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canada Impacting Oklahoma
It may be looking a little hazy in Oklahoma this week, and that's because smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada are impacting skies in the Sooner State. Areas of Oregon, Washington and California are currently experiencing massive wildfires. An article from the Associate Press stated that...
Dozens of Oklahoma counties are missing out on mental health and diversion grants. Why?
Millions of dollars are flowing across Oklahoma to bolster community-based diversion and treatment programs, but most counties have not applied for a share of the money. Thirty-six of Oklahoma’s 77 counties submitted grant applications for funds from the County Community Safety Investment Fund as of July 10, according to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The deadline to submit grant applications was June 30. ...
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